High-pitched

//ˌhaɪˈpɪt͡ʃt// adj

adj ·Uncommon ·Advanced level

Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    Of a sound, having a high pitch.

    "With a "peep" from a high-pitched whistle, the train would leave by the crossover to the down line, […]."

  2. 2
    Of a steam locomotive boiler, placed higher than usual.

    "The 2-6-2s have very high-pitched boilers in order that the grate shall clear the radial axle and also the trailing coupled wheels."

  3. 3
    Haughty. dated, figuratively
Adjective
  1. 1
    used of sounds and voices; high in pitch or frequency wordnet
  2. 2
    set at a sharp or high angle or slant wordnet

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aerialairyascendingaspiringcolossalelevated

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"Some high-pitched sounds are inaudible to adults, but can be heard by children and teenagers."

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